I noticed your RB manifold, if it were my car I'd look into one of these and run a standard air cleaner. Would be something different and looks really neat. Everything is contained within the carb looking EFI body if that makes sense. It would give the car some extra go as well. Not sure how good or expensive they are though. Worth a look anyway...

If using a Holley, it's well worthwhile getting one of the RB or Mazdatrix modified carbs.

We used a regular unmodified Holley on the Nc Rx2 and whilst it made great power in a straight line and on the dyno, add corners and the rocking motion of the bridgeport it really started to play up. We spoent a heap of time and money persisting with it - not to mention race retirements - when we just should have cut our losses and paid the money for one off the bat!

Engine set-up is my biggest problem . I want what I can’t have with a rotary, It’s a street car so I want smooth, quite (I’m getting old) and still have decent power. I have nearly every 12a manifold made. So what do you do? Injected Turbo like every other Rx3/808 in Aus. I would like to be different so here are some of my options it will be 12a no matter and thinking maybe E85 (you can get E85 Holleys) or fuel only computer.

NA would be preferred but not a loud exhaust so there’s the first problem. Properly wouldn’t use a Holley unless E85 but defiantly like the 4 barrel EFI set up. Just looking for the right throttle body with injectors. I think 42mm butterflies would be right on for a 12a mild port but shouldn’t matter too much with injection they are mostly 1.75’ (44.45mm). Defiantly think with it would be good under the standard air filter.

If I went Turbo it would be something different like blow through a Holley or 4 barrel injection throttle body and no intercooler pipe work cutting the body. Even single throttle but use the RB holley manifold with an elbow facing forward not across the motor.

Or a Sprintex Supercharger set-up, I have mocked it up and it would be different but it needs to be injected and more likely full engine management.

such a nice car, those nose cone shots are very inspiring, coming along well! Personally I'd vote for the standard 12aT manifold setup as they are rarely restored in a close to factory spec. As you mentioned most modify in some way or another or change to 13b manifolds or the all too common injection perfection and similar type setups.

Sounds like your all over it though so I'm keen to see how your plans evolve!

OK Trying to get things done but work is getting in the way. Doing the wiring and front suspension, need the car rolling on 4 wheels(too much weight for trolley wheels now). All new bushes and joints, using Rx2 sway bar as they a 24mm stock and Rx3 are smaller. Fitted new Koni Shocks, Adjustable height platforms for the moment, while I get the height right. Fast plated bolts and some powder coating too. Fiddling with the exterior trims but I can’t make much noise at night.Not sure on Hub caps or wheel trims

What ever suits your taste as your the one that will be looking at it regularly and enjoying the fruits of your labor. hubbies or trim? best thing is they both are interchangeable! I like hubbies and walls, twin white wall is a personal fav, but the rx3 hubbies do tend to look very 808 apart from the rotor emblem.. pity rx3's didnt get a completely different hubcap to the piston model. As for authentic OZ spec dress trims are the go... Hmmmm for the sake of a vote I like stock rims no trim.

Hi, firstly I love your sedan! ... such a nice colour and quality build.I'm a fan of both wheel trims, but I prefer hubbies (it's a South Aus. thing), also if you decide on the stainless rings then I suggest the RX3 coupe centre caps (rotor shape).Keep the pics comming as it is inspiration for me (I'm building a sedan also).

Secondly...

gypsy wrote:

If you go for hub caps I have a pipe, smokers jacket and leather beret coming your way to complete the look. Consider it a completion gift

Gypsy do I qualify for these? I am thinking of running hubbies when not using alloy mags...? But not the nuclear type, these...